George Brassea, LCPC
Narrative-minded counselor with a practical edge
Details
| Name | George Brassea |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCPC |
| Based in | Illinois |
| Licensed in | Illinois |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 9 |
About George
George Brassea is a licensed clinical professional counselor with nine years of experience. He uses a narrative-minded, conversational style to help people make sense of stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and relationship struggles. George speaks plainly in sessions and invites straightforward talk about difficult topics like intimacy, addiction, and family patterns.
He typically starts by asking clear questions about daily life. That can include sleep, work, and how relationships feel. George pays attention to family history and attachment patterns to understand recurring behaviors and choices.
Background and approach
His work blends several approaches, including Narrative Therapy, attachment-based ideas, and client-centered techniques. That mix helps clients rewrite unhelpful stories and build more workable habits. He also draws on cognitive strategies for managing anxious thoughts and mood shifts.
George holds an IL LCPC and brings an uncommon combination of clinical training and business experience. His MBA offers a practical lens for career concerns, workplace stress, and decision-making. He uses that perspective when people want help with career direction or coaching-style goals.
Sessions are conversational and focused on small, usable changes. He is willing to face trauma and strong emotions, and he gives direct feedback when it helps move work forward. People who want a clear, reflective approach that connects life history to current habits often find this way of working helpful.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief among the things George works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by George among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by George among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by George among the ways he works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by George among the ways he works.
- Jungian Therapy: Listed by George among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by George among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by George among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by George among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask George directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking George directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and attachment approaches work online
George often uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine the stories they tell about themselves. That approach looks at how life events and relationships shape identity and helps people consider alternative, more helpful narratives.He also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to track how early relationship patterns affect current connections. This work focuses on understanding emotional responses and changing how people relate to others. Client-Centered Therapy is part of his method as well, so sessions stay focused on the person's goals and experience rather than the therapist directing every step.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will discuss what feels useful, try different ways of working, and adjust methods based on your needs and goals. That shared decision-making helps keep sessions practical and personally relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversational work and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or when clients prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging suit brief check-ins, step-by-step coaching, or times when shorter, more frequent contact fits a schedule.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, addictions, and many relationship and intimacy-related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is narrative-focused and client-centered with an emphasis on clear questions and reflective dialogue.
What experience does he bring?
He has nine years of clinical experience and combines counseling work with insights from an MBA background.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an IL LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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